Meat Pasta Salad Recipes

BEEF AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, tomatoes and olives. In a large skillet, stir-fry sirloin in oil until cooked as desired; drain. , If serving salad hot, add dressing to skillet and bring to a boil. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Add cheese; serve immediately. , If serving salad cold, let beef cool for 15 minutes. Add the beef, dressing and cheese to pasta mixture; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour.

CRAB MEAT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, lemon-pepper and cayenne. Stir in the crab, carrot, water chestnuts and onions., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Gently stir into crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.

MEAT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• pasta salad.
• Fill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil.
• Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 10 mins.
• Drain and run cold water over the pasta.
• Add the meat and nuts to the pasta and mix together.
• dressing.
• Put all ingredients into a jug and whisk together with a fork.
• Pour over the pasta salad.
• Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

MEAT AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rainbow rotini according to the directions on the box. When pasta is done run pasta under cold water to cool. Drain water off pasta.
• Dice tomato and add it to the pasta.
• Dice the green bell pepper and add it to the pasta.
• Add the feta cheese, green olives, mild pepper rings, and sliced pepperoni to the pasta.
• Chop Genoa Salami into bite size pieces and add to the pasta (you will want to have the deli to slice the salami on the thick side).
• Cut mozzarella cheese into small squares and add to the pasta.
• Add the McCormick Salad Supreme, sun-dried tomato pesto, and Italian dressing to the pasta salad.
• Mix well after adding each ingredient.
• Refrigerate for at least one or more hours to let all the flavors mix in to the pasta.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the salad:
• Cook the rotini in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the salami, pepperoni, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley and mozzarella balls. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Salad can be made up to 4 hours in advance.

CRAB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta until al dente. Once tender, remove from heat, strain, and rinse with cold water until pasta is cool. Drain excess water.
• Chop all veggies and mince crab meat.
• Add ingredients to a large bowl with the dressings, mayo, spices, and pasta.
• Mix well and cover tightly. Place in the fridge for 4 hours.
• Unwrap cover and mix well before serving. You will notice the pasta will have sucked up about 50% of the dressing.
• Enjoy!